Got my sct!

[spardigus]

I just got my SCT i bought it used from a friend for 275.00! Not a bad deal but when I hook it up it says my ecm is not supported. I tried calling sct but they had already closed for the day. Does anybody know what I can do to fix this?

[Rob]

well did your friend buy it with canned tunes or was it a custom tuner?

[Rob]

it may have to be unlocked for it to be used on your truck.

[720Deere]

It's stil VIN locked to your friend' truck. You need to unlock it and most likely you will need new tunes that work with your programming strategy.

[spardigus]

It had canned tunes. How would I unlock it?

[Rob]

i believe you will need to hook it up to your computer Via a printer cable, you need to have the SCT software installed and when it is recognized ny the computer it will bring up a window where you will find a button to "unlock" the unit. the software is free to download from the SCT web page.

[spardigus]

The software is downloading as we speak. Dont get upset but I read the manual. I know i broke a man law. But it was for the good of my truck so I have no remorse!

[720Deere]

I'm fairly new to the whole SCT thing also, but I believe it's done with the LiveLoad program. If you don't have it already, you can download it at www.SCTFlash.com. The Xcal connects to your computer via a standard USB cable.

Your friend did return his truck to stock prior to giving the unit didn't he?

[Rob]

i sure hope he did. when you are done it should be able to read your PCM, let us know how things go.

[spardigus]

Yes he did. He bought a superchip.